Speedy Lasagna

Courtesy of MyRecipes.com

No-cook lasagna noodles are life-savers in our book, but this recipe offers more shortcuts than that. Cook sausage in the microwave, then mix with sauce and basil and layer with the no-cook noodles. Double-thickness plastic wrap seals in heat while this Italian dish cooks in the microwave.

Total Time: 1:00

Prep: 0:15

Cook: 0:40

Level:
Easy

Serves:
6

Ingredients

1 lb. Italian sausage

1 jar spaghetti sauce with onions and roasted garlic

1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried

½ tsp. Pepper

6 no-cook lasagna noodles

2 c. ricotta cheese

2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

¾ c. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Crumble sausage into a plastic colander; place over a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute, and stir. Microwave at High 3 to 3 1/2 minutes more, stirring every 30 seconds, or until sausage is done and no longer pink. Drain well on paper towels. Discard drippings. Rinse and wipe bowl clean.

Stir together sausage, spaghetti sauce, basil, and pepper in large bowl.

Top evenly with remaining sausage mixture and grated Parmesan cheese. Cover with double-thickness plastic wrap, and microwave at Medium (50% power) 30 to 35 minutes. Using an oven mitt, carefully lift one corner of plastic wrap to allow steam to escape, and let stand in microwave 5 minutes before serving.